Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Debbi P — 05 Aug 2007

Priceless classic! Great opening scavenger hunt! Lombard & Powell are brilliant and rest of cast fits perfectly - hilarious fun!!!

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Debbi P on 05 Aug 2007.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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Social commentary, script, acting great. Forced romance: very strange, doesn't sit right, ruins film…

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It is a great film. It has everything a classic comedy should have. This movie is way ahead of its time…

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It was a good comedy film; not much different than any of the comedies that come out today. I don't see what makes this film so great…

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